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At Bath & Body Works, we believe everybody deserves to feel good. When you join us, you're part of more than an iconic fragrance and personal care brand — you become part of Gingham Nation, where people are at the center of everything we do.

We believe great associate experiences create great consumer experiences. When our associates feel supported, inspired and empowered, consumers feel it. Whether you're starting your career or building your next chapter, we invest in your growth so you can learn, lead and help create feel good moments every day.

The Associate Vice President, ESG is responsible for developing, executing, and overseeing the company’s Environmental, Social, and Governance strategy. This role provides leadership in sustainability initiatives, regulatory reporting, stakeholder engagement, and enterprise‑wide ESG integration. The leader partners with senior executives, functional leaders, and external stakeholders to ensure that ESG strategies and priorities enable business growth, enterprise risk management, and brand reputation.

Develop, refine, and implement a multi‑year ESG strategy aligned to corporate priorities and stakeholder expectations.

• Lead ESG materiality assessments and translate findings into actionable goals.
• Work closely with senior leadership to embed ESG considerations into business operations, risk management, talent strategy, procurement, and product development.

• Oversee preparation of all ESG related disclosures, including sustainability reports, annual ESG scorecards, and impact summaries.
• Ensure compliance with emerging regulations (e.g., SEC climate disclosure rules, CSRD, ISSB frameworks).
• Manage data governance, audit processes, and internal controls for ESG metrics.

• Develop KPIs across environmental, social, and governance pillars; manage dashboards, analytics, and year‑over‑year performance tracking.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, Supply Chain Operations, HR, and Risk Management to ensure high‑quality data collection and reporting.
• Benchmark company ESG performance against peers and industry frameworks.

• Serve as a subject‑matter expert and spokesperson in ESG topics with internal and external audiences.
• Engage with investors, rating agencies (e.g., MSCI, Sustainalytics), and regulatory bodies.
• Coordinate cross‑functional ESG councils, working groups, and leadership forums.

• Lead key initiatives such as carbon reduction plans, DEI strategy integration, community impact, ethical supply chain programs, or responsible sourcing.
• Partner with Facilities, Operations, and Procurement on sustainability initiatives (energy, waste, water, supplier risk, etc.).

• Ensure strong governance structures around ESG policies, ethical practices, and board‑level reporting.
• Assess climate‑ and sustainability‑related risks and integrate them into enterprise risk management frameworks.
• Support the board of directors with ESG dashboards, materials, and emerging risk briefings.

 7–12+ years experience in ESG, sustainability, corporate responsibility, risk, compliance, or related domains.

• Deep understanding of ESG frameworks (e.g., GRI, SASB, TCFD, ISSB, CDP).
• Strong program management skills and comfort working in matrixed organizations.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence senior leaders.
• Strategic thinking and ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Strong data literacy and analytical skills.
• Executive presence with strong influencing and partnership capabilities with internal and external stakeholders.
• Commitment to transparency, ethics, and stakeholder service.
• Ability to translate complex concepts into clear, actionable business plans.
• Experience in highly regulated industries preferred (financial services, energy, retail, supply chain, healthcare, etc.).
• Familiarity with investor relations, corporate strategy, or change management preferred.
• Experience leading cross‑functional ESG initiatives with measurable outcomes preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Business, Finance, Environmental Science, Public Policy, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred (MBA, MPA, MS Sustainability).

• Drives Results
• Action Oriented
• Collaborates
• Decision Making
• Nimble Learning

Feeling good starts with you. We invest in benefits that support your well-being, growth and future, helping you thrive as a creator of feel good — every day. Benefits for eligible associates include:

• Robust medical, dental, vision and pharmacy coverage. Plus, access to our onsite wellness center and pharmacy located at the Columbus, OH home office.
• No-cost mental health and well-being support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) with company match and Associate Stock Purchase Program with discount.
• Opportunity for paid time off, paid parental leave and access to family building benefits.
• Home, auto and pet insurance and a company-provided Care.com subscription.
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for post-secondary education.
• Enjoy complimentary products and a 40% merchandise discount so you can experience and share the brand you love.
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws. Please see links: Los Angeles Fair Chance In Hiring Ordinance, Philadelphia Fair Chance Law, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Washington Fair Chance Act Guide

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not make employment decisions based on an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status, and we comply with all laws concerning nondiscriminatory employment practices. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for associates and job applicants with disabilities. Our management team is dedicated to ensuring fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, associate activities and general treatment during employment. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.

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